Emma Bubola,

Emma Bubola is a New York Times reporter with the International desk, based in London. She focuses on breaking international stories and their consequences across Europe and has covered the Covid pandemic in Italy, the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. Bubola has a background in political science and journalism, having studied at Sciences Po Paris University and worked for an Italian news organization before joining The Times. She adheres to The Times' ethics guidelines and reports with humility, curiosity, and a commitment to conveying complex and nuanced stories.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/emma-bubola

82%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

85%

Examples:

  • Bubola tends to highlight the perspectives of those who are critical of established authority, such as Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano and Palestinian supporters.
  • Emma Bubola has a slight bias towards reporting on the negative aspects of certain political figures and organizations. She often covers stories related to conflicts and polarizing issues within the Catholic Church, as well as Israeli-Palestinian conflicts.

Conflicts of Interest

90%

Examples:

  • Bubola's coverage of the Palestinian students shooting in Burlington, Vermont, raises questions about her impartiality as she does not mention any potential conflicts of interest or connections between the suspect and local authorities.
  • Emma Bubola has a strong conflict of interest in her reporting on the Catholic Church and Israeli-Palestinian conflicts. She often covers stories that involve polarizing issues and powerful organizations, which may put her in a position where she is criticized by one side or the other.

Contradictions

75%

Examples:

  • In one article, Bubola reports on the excommunication of Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano by the Vatican, highlighting his refusal to recognize Pope Francis' authority and liberal reforms. In another article about Spain, Norway, and Ireland recognizing a Palestinian state, she mentions Israel's dwindling international patience with its military offensive in Gaza and its decades of occupation of Palestinian territories.
  • There is some inconsistency in Bubola's reporting on the recognition of a Palestinian state by Spain, Norway, and Ireland. While she notes the added weight of the decision due to Israel's military offensive in Gaza, she also mentions that most Western European countries resist recognizing Israel.

Deceptions

70%

Examples:

  • Bubola also uses vague language when describing the suspect in the shooting of three Palestinian students in Burlington, Vermont. She refers to him as a 'suspect' instead of providing more specific details about his identity or potential motives.
  • In some of her articles, Bubola employs deceptive practices by omitting key details or presenting information in a misleading manner. For example, she mentions the closely coordinated announcements by Spain, Norway, and Ireland recognizing a Palestinian state as a rebuke to Israel without providing further context on the political implications of this decision.

Recent Articles

Vatican Excommunicates Former Ambassador Carlo Maria Viganò for Schism: Critic of Pope Francis Faces Church Penalty

Vatican Excommunicates Former Ambassador Carlo Maria Viganò for Schism: Critic of Pope Francis Faces Church Penalty

Broke On: Friday, 05 July 2024 The Vatican excommunicated Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò for schism after he became a vocal critic of Pope Francis, endorsed conspiracy theories, and refused to recognize him as pope. Known for delving into fringe ideas like the coronavirus pandemic and McCarrick's rehabilitation, Viganò was formally outside the church and could no longer celebrate or receive sacraments or hold official positions.
Ireland, Norway and Spain Recognize Palestinian Statehood: A Significant Move in the Israel-Palestine Conflict

Ireland, Norway and Spain Recognize Palestinian Statehood: A Significant Move in the Israel-Palestine Conflict

Broke On: Wednesday, 22 May 2024 Ireland, Norway and Spain recognize Palestine as a state in response to the ongoing conflict with Israel, becoming the latest countries to support a two-state solution amidst growing international pressure. Their decisions carry added weight due to Western European influence and come amidst condemnation of recent violence. Israel denounced the move as rewarding terrorism.
European Nations Announce Intention to Recognize Palestine as Independent State: Implications and Reactions

European Nations Announce Intention to Recognize Palestine as Independent State: Implications and Reactions

Broke On: Sunday, 28 May 2023 Ireland, Norway, and Spain plan to recognize Palestine as an independent state on May 28, 2023. This move comes in response to Israel's military offensive in Gaza and its occupation of Palestinian territories. The decision may encourage other EU countries to follow suit. Israel has condemned the recognitions and recalled its ambassadors from the three nations.

Suspect Arrested in Vermont Shooting of Palestinian Students

Broke On: Sunday, 26 November 2023 Three Palestinian students were shot in Burlington, Vermont The incident is being investigated as a potential hate crime The victims were speaking a mix of English and Arabic at the time of the attack The suspect, Jason J. Eaton, was arrested in connection to the crime